CPSC Recall in 2006: Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-062

Date: December 14, 2006

Product Name: General Duty Safety Switches

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Square D Co., of Palatine, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 27,600 General Duty Safety Switches. The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.Name of Product: General Duty Safety SwitchesUnits: About 27,600Manufacturer: Square D Co., of Palatine, Ill.Hazard: The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description: The recall includes General Duty 30 and 60 ampere, 240 volt, 1 phase and 3 phase NEMA 3R safety switches. The switches are typically used to control the flow of electricity to outdoor motorized units that are hardwired to a household or business' electrical system such as outdoor air conditioning and heating (HVAC) equipment. The switches contain "ON" and "OFF" positions. The "OFF" position is designed to cut the flow of electricity to an outdoor motorized unit to protect the person who is servicing the unit. The recalled switches have the following date codes and catalog number printed on bottom of the wiring label inside the front cover or on bottom of the package label.Date CodesCatalog Numbers06371 through 06446D211NRBD211NRBBPD211NRBCPD221NRBD221NRBCPD321NRBD321NRBCPDU221RBDU222RBDU321RBDU322RBSold at: Electrical distributors and retailers from September 2006 through November 2006 for between $120 and $300.Manufactured in: MexicoRemedy: Consumers should return the uninstalled safety switches to the retailer or distributor where purchased for a free replacement unit. Installed safety switches will be replaced free of charge by contacting the firm.Customer Contact: Contact Square D toll-free at (877) 202-9046 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.us.squared.com.

Hazard Description:

The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 27,600

Incidents:

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Electrical distributors and retailers from September 2006 through November 2006 for between $120 and $300.

Manufactured In:

Mexico